improper
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/
🇺🇸 US
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To appropriate; to limit.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To behave improperly
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
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Meaning 7 · adjective
Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction
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Meaning 8 · adjective
Not specific or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “improper” when they mean: to appropriate; to limit..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “improper” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “improper” in professional communication.”
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